Chapter 11 of Soulmates

“This better be important.” Jana mumbled as she took her seat in the conference room.

“Okay we need to talk about closing arguments.” Brian said, taking charge as usual.

“I thought we already decided that JC would do them?” Jana asked getting annoyed.

“Yes we did, but, the way the other lawyer is handling this case, I think it would be more effective if I did them.” Brian said with an arrogant smile. After Brian’s little speech, Mr. Greene walked in.

“Hi guys. Oh Jana have you made your decision yet?” Mr. Greene asked.

“Umm...no not really. When do you need my absolute answer by?” Jana asked wondering what she was going to do.

“I need it by Monday morning.” Mr. Greene responded before leaving the conference room.

“What was that all about Jana?” JC inquired confused.

“Can, can we talk about it later please?” Jana responded hoping that would satisfy him. She still didn’t know what was going on between them.

“So is it ok with you guys if I handle the closing?” Brian asked slightly annoyed that they weren’t paying attention.

“Yeah” JC and Jana answered in unison.

“Good! Well thats all we needed to discuss, I’ll see you guys at the courthouse Monday morning.” Brian said leaving the two.

“Ready to go Jana?” JC asked. But she didn’t hear him she was in a daze wondering what she was going to do. “Jana you ready to go? you ok?” he asked again concern clearly evident on his face.

“Yeah lets go, I guess I am still a little tired.” Jana responded while getting up. But she hadn’t convinced JC that she was fine.

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KNOCK! KNOCK! KNOCK!

“Coming!” Gina said as she walked from her living room to the door. She was happy to see that on the other side of the door was her boyfriend of almost two months standing there. “Hey Justin. I wasn’t expecting you, but I am glad you’re here.” Gina smiled at him as she let him in.

“I have this great idea. And I have already made all the plans, so you can’t say no.” Justin said giving her an irrisistable smile.

“What are you talking about?” Gina asked wondering what she wasn’t suppose to say no to.

“Well, we haven’t had enough time to spend together lately. The season is over, adn you don’t have another shoot for a couple weeks, so I had this brillant idea to take advantage of this oppertunity. I have made plans for us to get away for a week. No work. No interruptions. Just you and me.” Justin said pointing at her. “So what do you think?” he asked.

“I would love to go! Where are we actually going?” Gina asked curiosity getting the better of her. ‘What did I ever do to deserve a guy like him?’ she wondered.

“Well my love, you and I are going to go cruise the Carribean for a week. We leave tomorrow. I have made all the arrangements, you don’t have to worry your pretty little head over anything. So go pack, and I will call you later.” Justin responded giving her a passionate kiss before leaving.

“Wow! I have to go shopping. I need to call Jana and Michelle!” Gina said excited about spending a week with her boyfriend.

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Jana and JC left the office in silence. JC was concerned by her quietness but didn’t say anything. He decided to talk to Jana about what Mr. Greene had asked her once they got back to their apartment.

“Here, let me get your coat.” JC said taking her coat.

“Thank you.” she said softly leaning against the wall next to the closet..

Jana closed her eyes for a second, but reopened them when she felt JC kiss her forhead. Jana just wrapped her arms around him trying to decide what she was going to do.

For nine years she had hoped and prayed that she and JC would get back together. After nine years it finally came true. But this job offer was a great oppurtunity for her. She just didn’t know what to do. JC could tell she was thinking about something. It was the look in her eyes. He remembered it. He could always tell what she was feeling.

“You want to talk about?” JC whispered in her ear, with his arms around her.

She just nodded. “Lets go sit on the couch.” He said softly guiding her to the couch. She was starting to worry him. Once they were seated. JC decided to start the conversation.

“Are you going to tell me what Mr.Greene meant when he asked for your decision?” JC asked looking into her eyes. He couldn’t tell what emotion they were expression. Jana just looked down at their entwined hands before starting.

“ He offered me a job. But if I accept it I have to move to San Fransisco next week.” Jana said barely audible. She kept her face fixed on the floor, trying hard not to let JC see her start to tear up. ‘I just got her back, she can’t be leaving.’ JC thought. Not knowing how to react he got up and walked towards the window.

“Are you going to say yes?” He asked praying she said no.

“I-I need to go.” Jana replied quickly. She grabbed her coat and left before JC could see her breakdown.

“What am I going to do?” JC asked out loud putting his head in his hands..

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